Blue Jays rally past powerful Red Sox

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Edwin Encarnacion's second two-run homer of the
evening, coming in the bottom of the seventh, was the deciding hit as Toronto
got past Boston, 9-7, in the opener of a three-game set from Rogers Centre.

Colby Rasmus and J.P. Arencibia added two hits and an RBI each, while Jose
Bautista scored twice and drove in a runfor the Blue Jays, season-worst 4-game
losing skid.

Steve Delabar (2-1) gave up an unearned run in the seventh inning but was
credited with the win.

David Ortiz hit safely twice and drove in four runs for the Red Sox, who fell
one victory short of tying a record for the most wins in April. Mike Carp
homered and Dustin Pedroia contributed two hits and an RBI in defeat.